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LS55SBZ
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration LS55SBZ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 26 Sep 2023
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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98 Total Defects Recorded
27 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,065 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front drop link is loose
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
27 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,065 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front drop link is loose
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
30 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached securing nut lose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front arm ball joint nut lose (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre and wearing egdes ()
7 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,264 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
10 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,381 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,941 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre/Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Centre/Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,018 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2018 8 Jun 202613 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,306 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2018 8 Jun 202618 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
19 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,529 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
19 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,529 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
2 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,173 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
5 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,583 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,025 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2013 8 Jun 20268 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,958 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2012 8 Jun 202613 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,723 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2011 8 Jun 20265 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,709 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2011 8 Jun 202615 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,308 MI
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LS55SBZ was registered on 2005-12-23
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